The Latest Breaking News from IEA

The IEA Had Already Reduced Its Oil Demand Forecast. It Has Done So Once More.

The International Energy Agency said global oil demand will drop by 1.6 million barrels a day this year, a significant increase compared to the previous figure.

International Business Times · Aug 12

‘Largest Supply Disruption In History’: High Oil Prices Drove Record EV Sales In 50 Countries

U.S. EV sales are down, but the rest of the world is picking up the slack to reduce its reliance on oil.

InsideEVs · Jul 31

Qatar Turned To U.S. Gas As Hormuz Closed. Emergency LNG Purchases Reached About $1 Billion

QatarEnergy's emergency purchases highlight how geopolitical conflict is reshaping global LNG trade, with U.S. exporters stepping in as buyers seek alternative supplies during one of the biggest disruptions to Gulf energy flows in years.

International Business Times · Jul 30

Nvidia’s Rivals Are Coming for Its Crown, But the Smartest AI Bet Sits Further Down the Tech Stack

Hyperscalers are building custom AI chips to cut their reliance on Nvidia. But whoever wins, every chip still runs through the same handful of companies, from Broadcom and TSMC down to ASML.

Barchart · Jul 24

AI doesn’t end scarcity. It relocates it

While executives optimize what AI makes abundant, value is migrating to scarcities they don’t measure and, increasingly, no longer control.

Fortune · Jul 24

Cutting off Red Sea oil route may be one crisis too many

The Red Sea conflict has disrupted oil flows, impacting global energy markets. This escalation is now forcing oil tankers to reroute, increasing transit times significantly. Asian refining output has plummeted, and China's recovery faces new challenges. Soaring fuel prices are reducing global oil demand, affecting economic activity. The world faces…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Oil price rises above $95 mark as Middle East conflict escalates

Global supply disrupted by US-Iran aggression in strait of Hormuz and Houthi threats in Bab el-Mandeb

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Asia's energy test may hinge on regional cooperation

The past four months have demonstrated just how volatile oil markets can be. In March, Brent crude climbed above US$100 (3,363 baht) a barrel for the first time in four years, reaching $119 on March 9 -- its highest level since the 2022 energy crisis -- as Iran's closure of…

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

IEA report flags critical minerals risks as France steps up its strategy

The International Energy Agency has warned that investment in critical minerals fell in 2025 and supply chains grew more concentrated, posing fresh risks for France as it races to secure the raw materials needed for its industrial and energy transition.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 17

China’s Rare Earth Curbs Could Trigger $6.5 Trillion Supply Shock for Industries From EVs to Weapons Systems, IEA Warns

China’s rare earth export controls could expose $6.5 trillion of production outside the country to supply shocks, the International Energy Agency warned on Thursday, highlighting how small volumes of strategic minerals can threaten large parts of the global economy.

Benzinga · Jul 16